The Tennessean's Adam Sparks, Vanderbilt Commodores beat reporter, and former Vanderbilt beat writer, Mike Organ, give you the latest news on all things Vandy sports. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee
Latest episodes
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27 min
Talking sports with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and AD Candice Lee
Vanderbilt granted The Tennessean exclusive access to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and athletics director Candice Lee on a Zoom call to talk about the football coach search and othe…
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35 min
Derek Mason is out; what's next for Vanderbilt football?
After the firing of Derek Mason, the Commodores are trying to find a coach who can pump excitement into the program, be competitive in the SEC, bring an exciting style to West End…
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20 min
Why did Vanderbilt change attendance policy late in football season?
On this week's episode of "Breaking Down the 'Dores," Vanderbilt beat reporter Adam Sparks and former beat reporter Mike Organ discuss the attendance policy and point out some misc…
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40 min
Previewing Jerry Stackhouse's second basketball season at Vanderbilt
Second-year coach Jerry Stackhouse is preparing Vanderbilt for the upcoming season with some promising sophomores, returning role players and a few transfers.
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26 min
Can Derek Mason's job be saved?
As Vanderbilt football fans' apathy and losses mount during a difficult season, has Derek Mason's tenure passed the point of no return?
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30 min
Judging Derek Mason, planning facilities and hiring athletics staff amid COVID-19 pandemic
Should the COVID-19 pandemic impact how those challenges are handled? And should Lee feel any heat from the hiring of deputy athletics directors Kristene Kelly and Tommy McClelland…
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30 min
How did COVID-19 postpone Vanderbilt game?
Vanderbilt's football season, Derek Mason's future and struggles this season are viewed through the lens of COVID-19's impact. This week's podcast focuses on the impact.
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24 min
Was Vanderbilt too cautious in attendance policy?
Vanderbilt students were admitted to the first home football game, but not other fans or even players' families. Should Vanderbilt adjust that approach?
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24 min
First game was good enough to create curiosity about Commodores
Adam Sparks and Mike Organ break down Vanderbilt's first game against Texas A&M, and wonder if it's possible to build on that when they face the defending champs in LSU this week.
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18 min
Could Vanderbilt really go 0-10 against SEC?
The Commodores head into Saturday's opener at No. 11 Texas A&M without at least 15 players, including six COVID-19 opt-outs, five transfers since spring practice, three injuries an…
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25 min
Remembering Woody Widenhofer, and when will Commodores return?
Woody Widenhofer, who died Sunday, was a defensive guru who never quite got the winning season he pursued as Vanderbilt football coach. But he left quite a legacy and some looming…
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20 min
Reacting to cancellation of the SEC Tournament
The SEC played two games in its men's conference basketball tournament, but on Thursday morning, before any more games could be played, the league called it quits.
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25 min
Judging Jerry Stackhouse and the future of Vanderbilt basketball program
How will Vanderbilt basketball improve next season under Jerry Stackhouse? And will it be with Aaron Nesmith or Clevon Brown on the roster?
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39 min
Here's what's wrong with Vanderbilt's Athletics Strategic Plan
Vanderbilt released its Athletics Strategic Plan recently, but what exactly is it? We dive into all the flowery verbs, general language and obvious goals.
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35 min
Vanderbilt's search for new QB starts in spring practice
Vanderbilt started spring football practice this week with lots of new faces. Freshman Ken Seals is getting the most reps at quarterback by default as new coordinator Todd Fitch in…
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27 min
Should Vanderbilt search for new athletics director or stick with Candice Storey Lee?
Vanderbilt hasn't announced a search for a new athletics director, but it hasn't taken the interim tag off Candice Storey Lee, either. Where should Vanderbilt turn for its next AD?
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28 min
Vanderbilt baseball younger, still loaded
Special guest Max Herz stops by to talk Vanderbilt baseball. Herz has served as an SEC Network sideline reporter for Commodores baseball games, and he's currently filling the role…
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39 min
What should we make of Malcolm Turner's resignation as AD?
Malcolm Turner stepped down on Tuesday after one year on the job at Vanderbilt, and deputy athletics director Candice Storey Lee was named interim athletics director.
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16 min
Jerry Stackhouse shares thoughts on Kobe Bryant death
Vanderbilt basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse took time Tuesday to talk about his interactions with Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday.
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28 min
Should Vanderbilt fans flip out over 3-point streak, quarterback exodus?
Vanderbilt fans are frustrated with Jerry Stackhouse over the historic 3-point streak ending, and they're losing confidence in Derek Mason over the mass exodus of quarterbacks.